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	EURO 2004 PORTUGAL

BROKEN HOME
Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal were left with tears for souvenirs after suffering a shock 1-0 defeat by outsiders Greece in the Euro 2004 final in Lisbon's Estadio da Luz.
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GREEK FAIRYTALE COMPLETE
Greece beat Portugal 1-0 in the Euro 2004 final in Lisbon on Sunday night. (More)

SCOLARI GENEROUS IN DEFEAT
Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari preferred to praise conquerors Greece after the Euro 2004 final. (More)

PORTUGAL v GREECE PLAYER RATINGS
A look at how the two sets of players rated in Sunday's Euro 2004 final between Portugal and Greece. (More)

PORTUGAL v GREECE MIN-BY-MIN
A detailed rundown on how Greece beat Portugal 1-0 to become European champions. (More)

EURO 2004 FINAL KEY BATTLES
A look at where the Euro 2004 final was won and lost. (More)

LUIS FIGO CLOCKWATCH
A detailed look at the performance of Luis Figo in the Euro 2004 final. (More)

PRIDE AND DESPAIR FOR PORTUGAL
The Portuguese press reacted with a mixture of sadness and pride at the host nation's 1-0 defeat by Greece. (More)

EUSEBIO BACKING PORTUGAL
The legendary Eusebio believes Portugal will win a first major trophy against Greece on Sunday. (More)

EUSEBIO WARY OF IMPROVING GREEKS
Portugal legend Eusebio has hailed the Euro 2004 impact of final oppontents Greece. (More)

REHHAGEL REVELS IN UNDERDOG TAG
Greece coach Otto Rehhagel has increased the pressure on Euro 2004 final opponents Portugal. (More)

MERK ANGERED BY FINAL SLURS
Euro 2004 final referee Markus Merk has rejected allegations of a conflict of interest. (More)

REHHAGEL READY FOR SHOWPIECE
Greece boss Otto Rehhagel has hailed his players, saying "every contribution is important". (More)

SCOLARI READY TO FULFIL DREAMS
Portugal boss Luiz Felipe Scolari is ready for "the most important game in his life" on Sunday. (More)

RUI COSTA READY TO BOW OUT
Portugal playmaker Rui Costa will quit international football after the Euro 2004 final. (More)

MANICHE READY FOR BIGGEST STAGE
Portugal star Maniche is ready to take centre stage when his side meets Greece in the Euro 2004 final. (More)

MANICHE WANTS TITLE NOT REVENGE
Maniche wants the Euro 2004 crown rather than revenge over first-game conquerors Greece in Sunday's final. (More)

ANDRADE FIT FOR PORTUGAL
Portugal defender Jorge Andrade will be available for Sunday's Euro 2004 final against Greece. (More)

PORTUGUESE PAPERS EYEING REVENGE
The Portuguese press reacted with delight to Greece's progression to the Euro 2004 final. (More)

REHHAGEL REASSURES PORTUGAL
Greece coach Otto Rehhagel insists Portugal should have no concerns about final referee Markus Merk. (More)

DELLAS WANTS ACTION REPLAY
Traianos Dellas has warned Portugal that Greece are ready to defeat the Euro 2004 hosts again. (More)

POSTIGA WANTS 'PROPER' CHANCE
Portugal striker Helder Postiga will only return to Spurs if he is to be given a proper chance. (More)

ROBSON HITS OUT AT RICARDO'S ANTICS
Sir Bobby Robson has hit out at Portugal goalkeeper Ricardo for play-acting. (More)

NATION CELEBRATES PORTUGAL'S SUCCESS
Portugal's Euro 2004 finalists were the toast of a nation on Thursday. (More)

MANICHE KEEPS HOME FANS HAPPY
Euro 2004 semi-final hero Maniche says Portugal's fans inspired his match-winning strike. (More)

FINAL FLING FOR GOLDEN GENERATION
Cristiano Ronaldo and Maniche scored as Portugal beat Holland 2-1 to reach the Euro 2004 final. (More)

FINAL FLOURISH GIVES SCOLARI NEW HIGH
Post-match reaction to Portugal's 2-1 victory over Holland. (More)

PORTUGAL v HOLLAND MIN-BY-MIN
A detailed look at how Portugal beat Holland 2-1 in the semi-finals. (More)

SCOLARI PLAYS DOWN CHANCES
Luiz Felipe Scolari played down Portugal's Euro 2004 hopes ahead of tonight's semi with Holland. (More)

BOSS MEN FACE TEST OF NERVE
A comparison between Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari and Holland boss Dick Advocaat. (More)

FIGO READY TO WEATHER STORM
Luis Figo is determined to return to his best form for Portugal's semi-final with Holland. (More)

SCOLARI ISSUES REF WARNING
Luiz Felipe Scolari has issued a warning to referee Anders Frisk ahead of Portugal's clash with Holland. (More)

DUO WIN FITNESS FIGHTS
Nuno Gomes and Jorge Andrade have been passed fit to face Holland in the semi-finals. (More)

ROBBEN PROMISES DUTCH OF CLASS
Holland winger Arjen Robben has warned Portugal that his best is yet to come at Euro 2004. (More)

INTEREST IN MIGUEL GROWS
Benfica are said to be looking for �8million for Miguel, which could prove beyond Newcastle. (More)

ANDRADE TELLS ROONEY, 'GET WELL SOON'
Portugal defender Jorge Andrade has sent his best wishes to Wayne Rooney. (More)

HOSTS GET DOUBLE BOOST
Portugal duo Nuno Gomes and Jorge Andrade are in contention to face against Holland on Wednesday. (More)

DECO: POSTIGA CAN BE ONE OF THE BEST
Portugal midfielder Deco has insisted Helder Postiga can become one of the top strikers in Europe. (More)

DECO FOCUSED AMID TRANSFER TALK
Portuguese midifelder Deco has revealed he will make a decison about his future after Euro 2004. (More)

PORTUGAL v HOLLAND PREVIEW
A detailed preview of Wednesday's Euro 2004 semi-final between Portugal and Holland. (More)

ANDRADE NOT WORRIED BY PRESSURE
Portugal defender Jorge Andrade insists the host country are not wilting under weight of expectation. (More)

ANDRADE: I'M RIGHT VAN MAN
Portugal defender Jorge Andrade has his sights on stopping Ruud van Nistelrooy in Wednesday's semi-final. (More)

COSTA HAILS POSTIGA
Porto captain Jorge Costa has praised Helder Postiga's performance against England. (More)

SCOLARI DENIES FIGO RIFT
Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari insists there is no rift between him and Luis Figo. (More)

SCOLARI SET FOR NEW CONTRACT
Coach Luiz Felipe Scolari is set to sign a new contract with Portugal after their success in Euro 2004. (More)

MANICHE IN CONFIDENT MOOD
Portugal midfielder Maniche is confident his side can reach the final of Euro 2004. (More)

UEFA HAPPY WITH PENALTY SPOTS
UEFA insist they were happy with the condition of the penalty spots at the Estadio da Luz. (More)

PORTUGAL HAIL 'SLAP WITHOUT GLOVE'
Portugal's defeat of England was treated differently by newspapers across Europe. (More)

RICARDO REVELS IN SHOOT-OUT HEROICS
Portugal keeper Ricardo seized his moment of destiny to knock England out of Euro 2004. (More)

BIG PHIL PRAISES BOLD KEEPER
Luiz Felipe Scolari hailed keeper Ricardo for his heroics in Portugal's Euro 2004 quarter-final victory. (More)

HOST NATION QUICK TO START PARTYING
There were joyous scenes in the capital Lisbon as Portugal celebrated reaching the Euro 2004 semi-finals. (More)

ENGLAND OUT AFTER SHOOT-OUT AGONY
England lost their Euro 2004 quarter-final 6-5 on penalties to Portugal after a 2-2 draw. (More)

ERIKSSON FINDS DEFEAT HARD TO TAKE
Post-match reaction to Portugal's 6-5 shoot-out victory over England. (More)

PORTUGAL v ENGLAND MIN-BY-MIN
A detailed look at how Portugal drew 2-2 with England before winning on penalties in the quarter-finals. (More)

PORTUGAL v ENGLAND RATINGS
A detailed look at how the players performed in Portugal's Euro 2004 quarter-final win over England. (More)

ENGLAND TOUGHEST TEST - COUTO
Fernando Couto says the clash with England will be Portugal's toughest game yet. (More)

BECKENBAUER RELISHING ENGLAND TIE
Franz Beckenbauer is relishing the prospect of tonight's clash between England and Portugal. (More)

SCOLARI: ROONEY'S NOT THE NEW PELE
Portugal coach Luis Felipe Scolari insists Wayne Rooney is not the new Pele. (More)

SWISS REF FOR ENGLAND CLASH
Swiss referee Urs Meier will take charge of England's Euro 2004 quarter-final against Portugal. (More)

ROBBEN FULL OF PRAISE FOR RONALDO
Holland ace Arjen Robben admits he is a fully paid-up member of the Cristiano Ronaldo fan club. (More)

MOURINHO RELISHING KEY CLASH
Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho hopes the winner of Portugal v England goes on to win Euro 2004. (More)

NUNO GOMES TO FACE ENGLAND
Portugal coach Luis Felipe Scolari is likely to have to make one enforced change against England. (More)

JAMES FEARS PORTUGUESE FREE-KICKS
David James has warned that England cannot keep relying on Wayne Rooney's goal power. (More)

COLE PLANS ROUGH RIDE FOR RONALDO
England defender Ashley Cole has insisted he knows the best way to tame Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo. (More)

PIRES PLEASED TO AVOID LOYALTY TEST
France's Robert Pires has admitted he is relieved to be facing Greece in the quarter-finals. (More)

GOLDEN GENERATION LOSES ITS LUSTRE
Tom Ross takes a look at Portugal's team ahead of Thursday's quarter-final with England. (More)

RONALDO: WE'RE NOT AFRAID OF ROONEY
Winger Cristiano Ronaldo insists Portugal are not afraid of Wayne Rooney or England. (More)

SCOLARI SALUTES PORTUGUESE FANS
Portugal coach Luis Felipe Scolari paid tribute to the "spirit of a nation". (More)

DECO OPTIMISTIC HOSTS CAN GO FURTHER
Portugal's victory over Spain has left Deco optimistic ahead of the Euro 2004 quarter-finals. (More)

GOMES STRIKE SENDS PORTUGAL THROUGH
Portugal beat Spain 1-0 in Lisbon to qualify for the Euro 2004 quarter-finals. (More)

FIGO FIRES WARNING AFTER CRUCIAL WIN
Post-match reaction to Portugal's 1-0 victory over Spain. (More)

SPAIN v PORTUGAL MIN-BY-MIN
A detailed look at how Portugal beat Spain 1-0 in Group A. (More)

MORIENTES MAKES WAY FOR YOUNG GUN
Spain coach Inaki Saez has selected Fernando Torres for the crucial clash against Portugal in Lisbon. (More)

SCOLARI: IT WILL BE WAR
Portugal boss Luis Felipe Scolari is expecting "a war" against Spain in Lisbon on Sunday. (More)

ALENICHEV DISMISSES PORTUGAL'S HOPES
Russia midfielder Dmitri Alenichev is predicting a Euro 2004 disaster for Portugal. (More)

PORTUGAL SPY WATCHED ENGLAND
Portugal have already started checking on the form of possible quarter-final opponents England. (More)

RONALDO 'CAN JOIN EUSEBIO AND CO'
Cristiano Ronaldo's former mentor says he can join Eusebio and Luis Figo as a Portuguese legend. (More)

NO HOME COMFORTS FOR PAULETA
Pauleta believes home advantage won't help Portugal much against Spain on Sunday. (More)

INJURY ALL-CLEAR FOR PORTUGAL
Portugal boss Luis Felipe Scolari has no injury concerns for the clash with Spain. (More)

NERVOUS TIME AHEAD FOR HOSTS
The whole of Portugal is preparing for an agonising Sunday as their team meets Spain. (More)

RONALDO MUST START - ROBSON
Sir Bobby Robson has urged Portugal to pick Cristiano Ronaldo from the start against Spain. (More)

MANICHE SENDS RUSSIA PACKING
Sergei Ovchinnikov was sent off as Russia crashed out of Euro 2004 after a 2-0 defeat by Portugal. (More)

SCOLARI RELISHING SPAIN SHOWDOWN
Post-match reaction to Portugal's 2-0 victory over Russia. (More)

RUSSIA v PORTUGAL MIN-BY-MIN
A detailed look at how Portugal beat Russia 2-0 in Group A. (More)

RUI COSTA REFUSES TO TAKE BLAME
Playmaker Rui Costa refused to be cast as the scapegoat for Portugal's shock defeat by Greece. (More)

SCOLARI CONFIDENT HOSTS WILL GET IT RIGHT
Portugal coach Luiz Felipe Scolari has declared: "It's time to show what champions are made of." (More)

SCOLARI QUIET OVER RONALDO
Luiz Felipe Scolari is playing his cards close to his chest ahead of the clash with Russia. (More)

PORTUGUESE STUNNED BY OPENING LOSS
Portugal's footballers were on Sunday struggling to come to terms with the 2-1 defeat by Greece. (More)

PORTUGAL ADMIT STAGE FRIGHT
Portugal admitted they suffered from stage fright during Saturday's 2-1 defeat by Greece. (More)

HOST NATION DEFLATED AFTER DEFEAT
There was dismay in the Portuguese press as the host nation digested the 2-1 defeat by Greece. (More)

GREECE LEAVE PORTUGAL IN A STORM
Greece beat hosts Portugal 2-1 in the opening game of Euro 2004 at the Estadio do Dragao. (More)

Team News

Group A Standings
Portugal	6
Greece	4
Spain	4
Russia	3

Portugal Fixtures

1-2 v Greece
2-0 v Russia
1-0 v Spain
2-2 (6-5) v England
2-1 v Holland
0-1 v Greece

Meet The Coach

Luiz Felipe Scolari